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· Old English
beran
2 English words descend from Old English
beran
, most common first.
bear
A large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous) of the family Ursidae; having shaggy fur, a very small tail, and flat feet.
borne
carried, supported.